The Proposal: Ashley was working as a travel therapist in Hunstville when her coworker, Nikki, tried to convince her to go on a blind date with Ryan. At first Ashley wouldn’t go, but Nikki showed her a picture of Ryan and changed Ashley’s mind. The two met at a local sushi bar and fell in love on the first date. He proposed the following November with the help of their dog, Cooper, which wore a new collar from Ryan with the words, Will you marry me? inscribed on the dog tag.